About Us - Hawaii Gonstead Chiropractic - Kailua, HI

Healthcare professional consulting with patientHawaii Gonstead Chiropractic was founded on a passion for serving the Kailua community with outstanding chiropractic care. Led by Dr. Norm Dabalos, a Kailua native with over 20 years of experience, our practice embraces the principles of the Gonstead method—an engineering-based, detail-oriented approach to spinal health. Our story begins with Dr. Norm's own transformation through chiropractic after a dance injury, fueling his mission to help others regain comfort and vitality. From humble beginnings, we have grown to be a trusted resource for families and individuals, known for prioritizing education, individualized treatment, and a family-like office environment where patients feel truly seen and heard.


We are proud to serve Kailua and the surrounding Windward Oahu communities, building lasting relationships with multi-generational families who value a proactive, wellness-focused lifestyle. Our patients appreciate that we greet them by name and tailor care to their needs, whether they are surfers, active retirees, expecting mothers, growing kids, or professionals recovering from injury. At Hawaii Gonstead Chiropractic, we strive to foster an inviting and personal atmosphere where everyone, from keiki to kupuna, feels at home in our care.


No matter your age, lifestyle, or wellness goals, our team is dedicated to helping you move and feel your best through gentle, effective chiropractic adjustments. We treat a wide spectrum of needs—from sports injuries and car accident recovery to chronic headaches and everyday aches. Our holistic, patient-centered approach means we listen closely to your concerns and develop customized care plans focused on restoring function and enhancing long-term wellness. We invite you to discover the difference our expertise and compassion can make by meeting our team—learn more about our providers on our bio page and see how we can support your journey to better health.

Team Member
Norm Dabalos, D.C.
Chiropractor
A true son of Oahu, Dr. Norm was born and raised in Kailua, where his upbringing in the islands fostered a lifelong passion for an active lifestyle and the arts. Whether coaching soccer or performing on stage, his roots in the community run deep; he proudly identifies as a “Bright kid,” having performed under the legendary Ron Bright and later serving on the Board of Directors for the I’m A Bright Kid Foundation to support arts education. This passion for performance continues today, with appearances on Hawaii 5-0 and in Diamond Head Theater’s production of A Chorus Line. A professional vocalist who performs several times a month, he even had the distinct honor of being selected by Grammy winner Regina Belle to join her on stage at the Blue Note in Waikiki.

His academic and professional journey took him from the University of Hawaii at Manoa to the mainland, where he graduated with honors from Arizona State University with a degree in engineering. After practicing as an engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina, he transitioned to healthcare, earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree magna cum laude from Life University. Over a career spanning more than two decades, Dr. Norm has dedicated himself to service, participating in chiropractic mission trips to El Salvador and Guatemala. His expertise has also made him a sought-after practitioner in the entertainment industry, serving as the backstage chiropractor for iconic acts such as Aerosmith, KISS, The Eagles, John Mayer, and Carrie Underwood.

Dr. Norm’s transition into chiropractic was deeply personal, born from a dance performance injury that left him facing grim medical options: chronic pain, lifelong medication, or high-risk surgery. Refusing to accept those limitations, he discovered the healing power of chiropractic care, which eventually inspired his mission to help others make informed decisions about their own health. Beyond his clinical practice, he remains a dedicated educator, having served as an adjunct professor at Life University. He continues to shape the future of his profession as a member of the Board of Directors for the Gonstead Global Mentorship Program and as the host of the Chiro Compass podcast, where he mentors the next generation of chiropractic students.

Special Offer for New Patients

$95 Consult, Exam and X-Rays (Normally $190)